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Injury Replacements

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Vikings Sign John Parker Romo as Kicker Amid Reichard's Injury
sports1 year ago

Vikings Sign John Parker Romo as Kicker Amid Reichard's Injury

The Minnesota Vikings have signed place-kicker John Parker Romo and long snapper Jake McQuaide as injury replacements for Will Reichard and Andrew DePaola, who have been placed on injured reserve. Romo, who has yet to play in a regular-season NFL game, previously played in the XFL and was with the Vikings during training camp. McQuaide, a veteran in his 14th NFL season, reunites with Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, having previously worked together with the Rams.

"Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Navigating Pitching Injuries and Replacement Options"
sports1 year ago

"Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Navigating Pitching Injuries and Replacement Options"

The 2024 MLB season has seen a surge in elbow injuries to high-end pitchers, leading to the need for injury-replacement pitchers in fantasy baseball. With several pitchers sidelined due to injuries, including Spencer Strider, Bobby Miller, Cody Bradford, and Marco Gonzales, the article provides a list of 10 starting pitchers to consider adding, along with potential targets for catchers, first basemen, second basemen, third basemen, shortstops, and outfielders. Additionally, it offers insights on relievers to consider for fantasy baseball teams.

"Fantasy Football Week 12: Waiver Wire Stashes, QBs on the Rise, Rankings, and More"
fantasy-football2 years ago

"Fantasy Football Week 12: Waiver Wire Stashes, QBs on the Rise, Rankings, and More"

This article highlights nine fantasy football waiver wire stashes for Week 12. The players mentioned include Derek Carr (QB - LV), Ty Chandler (RB - MIN), Tyjae Spears (RB - TEN), Rashid Shaheed (WR - NO), Demario Douglas (WR - NE), Zay Jones (WR - JAC), Isaiah Likely (TE - BAL), Gerald Everett (TE - LAC), and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. These players are under 50% rostered in Yahoo leagues and could provide value as injury replacements or potential breakout performers down the stretch.

"Fantasy Football Week 9: Waiver Wire Pickups, Start/Sit Decisions, and Player Rankings"
sports2 years ago

"Fantasy Football Week 9: Waiver Wire Pickups, Start/Sit Decisions, and Player Rankings"

This article provides six last-minute waiver wire pickups and injury replacements for fantasy football players in Week 9. The suggested players include Derek Carr (QB), Justice Hill (RB), Royce Freeman (RB), Rashid Shaheed (WR), Demario Douglas (WR), and Cade Otton (TE), with analysis on their matchups and potential fantasy production.

"Fantasy Football Week 2: Injury Replacements, Rankings, Start/Sit Advice, and Targeted Wide Receiver Matchups"
fantasy-football2 years ago

"Fantasy Football Week 2: Injury Replacements, Rankings, Start/Sit Advice, and Targeted Wide Receiver Matchups"

With several key players ruled out or uncertain for Week 2, fantasy football managers may need to look for injury replacements. Some options include George Pickens, Hunter Renfrow, AJ Dillon, Joshua Kelley, Jahan Dotson, Rashid Shaheed, and Donovan Peoples-Jones, who have seen their stock rise due to injuries ahead of them. These players offer potential upside and could be viable options to fill in for injured starters.

"Rangers Make History with 5 All-Star Starters, Breaking 47-Year Record"
sports2 years ago

"Rangers Make History with 5 All-Star Starters, Breaking 47-Year Record"

The Texas Rangers will make history as the first team in 47 years to have five position players start in the All-Star Game, with Adolis Garcia and Austin Hays replacing Aaron Judge and Mike Trout as injury replacements. Garcia joins four other Rangers players in the American League lineup, while Hays represents the Baltimore Orioles. The last teams to have five position players start the All-Star Game were the 1939 Yankees and the 1956, 1957, and 1976 Reds.

"Cardinals' Potential Replacements for Injured Adam Wainwright"
sports2 years ago

"Cardinals' Potential Replacements for Injured Adam Wainwright"

St. Louis Cardinals' veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright will start the 2023 regular season on the injured list due to a groin strain. Miles Mikolas is expected to replace him as the Opening Day starter, but the team has several in-house options, including Matthew Liberatore, the No. 6 prospect in the Cardinals system. While Liberatore's numbers from last season are not impressive, he has shown promise in Spring Training and could potentially fill Wainwright's spot in the rotation.